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Saffron

Author : Ramin Ganeshram
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789143306
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book Saffron written by Ramin Ganeshram and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2020-12-09 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the dramatic history of the world’s most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of Egyptian mummies, in the saffron-hued robes of Buddhist monks, and in unmistakable dishes around the world. It has been the catalyst for trade wars as well as smuggling schemes and used in medicine and cosmetics. Complete with delicious recipes and surprising anecdotes, this book traces the many paths taken by saffron, revealing the allure of a spice sought globally by merchants, chefs, artists, scientists, clerics, traders, warriors, and black-market smugglers.

The Just King

Author : Jamgon Mipham
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611804965
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book The Just King written by Jamgon Mipham and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of a popular Buddhist work on worldly ethics by Tibet's most famous philosopher. Leadership. Power. Responsibility. From Sun Tzu to Plato to Machiavelli, sages east and west have advised kings and rulers on how to lead. Their motivations and techniques have varied, but one thing they all have had in common is that their advice has been as relevant to the millions who have read their works as it has been to the few kings and princes they were, on the surface, addressed to. The nineteenth-century Buddhist monk and luminary Jamgön Mipham’s letter to the king of Dergé, whose small kingdom straddled China and Tibet during a particularly turbulent period, is similar in the universality of its message. This work, however, is unique in that it stresses compassion, impartiality, self-control, and virtue as essential for long-lasting success—whether as a leader or an individual trying to live a meaningful life. Mipham’s historic contribution to ethics and governance, until now little studied outside of Buddhist circles, teaches us the importance of protecting life, fair taxation, environmental sustainability, aiding the poor, and freedom of religion. Both present day leaders and those they lead will find this classic work, finally available in English, profoundly illuminating on political, societal, and personal levels.

Historical Dictionary of Thailand

Author : Gerald W. Fry
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 081087525X
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Thailand written by Gerald W. Fry and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-08-08 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout its history, Thailand has shown remarkable resiliency, adaptability, and creativity in responding to serious threats and crises, and this since much earlier times when it was known as Siam. This book, while focusing on the modern period, does reach back to ancient kingdoms but also shows the impressive rise to a modern democracy, although still endowed with a king, and even more impressively, an economic “tiger.” Moreover, it has become a prime tourist destination and is thus known to vast numbers of foreigners as a sort of “instant Asia.” The Historical Dictionary of Thailand, now in its third edition, covers this amazing story in various ways. First, the chronology traces the most significant events from year to year. The introduction then provides a good overview of the land and people, the history and traditions, and where it now seems to be heading. The dictionary, which by now has hundreds of detailed and cross-referenced entries, looks more closely at important persons, places, institutions and events as well as more generally its politics, economy, society, culture and religion. So this is an excellent reference work not only for scholars but many others who have visited the country and were fascinated by it.

Milton's Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity

Author : John Milton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Milton's Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity written by John Milton and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Translation Series

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Translation Series written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Translation series

Author : Pali Text Society
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Translation series written by Pali Text Society and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Psalms of the Early Buddhists

Author : Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Psalms of the Early Buddhists written by Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Buddha in Sri Lanka

Author : Swarna Wickremeratne
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 079148114X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Buddha in Sri Lanka written by Swarna Wickremeratne and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides both an erudite and intimate look at how Buddhism is lived in Sri Lanka. While India is known as the birthplace of Buddhism, Sri Lanka is its other home; Buddhism extends back over twenty-five hundred years on the island and remains at the center of its spiritual traditions and culture. Throughout the book, author Swarna Wickremeratne incorporates a personal view, sharing stories of herself, her family, friends, and acquaintances as they "lived Buddhism" both during her Sri Lankan girlhood and during more recent times. This personal view makes the traditions come alive as Wickremeratne details Buddhist beliefs, customs, rituals and ceremonies, and folklore. She also provides a fascinating discussion of the Sangha, the institutional monkhood in Sri Lanka, including its history, codes of conduct, and evolution and resilience over time. Wickremeratne explores the recent attempts by many monks to reinvent themselves in a society characterized by secularization, globalization, and a tide of aggressive Christian evangelization.

The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence

Author : Mark Juergensmeyer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199759995
Total Pages : 670 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence written by Mark Juergensmeyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence has always played a part in the religious imagination from symbols and myths to legendary battles, from colossal wars to the theater of terrorism. This book surveys intersections between religion and violence throughout history and around the world.

Off the Road

Author : Neil Angus
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN 13 : 1681811782
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (818 download)

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Download or read book Off the Road written by Neil Angus and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jet, Gas, Bob, Erg, Tar and Pie are men who have had varied and successful careers, but have not been able to bring that same flush of success into their marriages. They meet by chance at an ocean-side caravan park. They have nothing in common other than they all took to the road when they were kicked out of the house or left to pursue a carefree existence in their retirement years. • Learn a sea shanty (dodgy words included) • Learn to play mixed foreskins (a special type of golf) • Learn the gastrologos scale (and become a foodie judge) • Learn about beer (relax and have one) • Discover Old Bagpipes, (guaranteed 12-year-old Scotch) • Enjoy wine (discoveries are more important than rules) • Discover gurney podge (it’s edible) • Learn to catch fish • Discover how to win a heart (or maybe not) • Learn to relax • Discover lady suicide bombers • Learn how to laugh • Discover whales (and how to avoid them when boating) • Enjoy good old-fashioned philosophy • Discover humor • Discover romance • Discover drama (real life, not the acting stuff)

The China Crisis

Author : James R. Gorrie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118470788
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book The China Crisis written by James R. Gorrie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A controversial look at the impending Chinese economic collapse—the history behind it, its contemporary causes, and its dire implications for the global economy All the experts agree: the 21st century belongs to China. Given America's looming insolvency and the possibility of the collapse of the U.S. dollar, who can doubt that China is poised to take over the role of economic superpower? Written by political economist and leading financial journalist James Gorrie, this book offers a highly controversial, contrarian view of contemporary China. Drawing upon a wealth of historical and up-to-the-minute data, Gorrie makes a strong case that China, itself, is on the verge of an economic crisis of epic proportions. He explains how, caught in a recurrent boom/bust cycle that has played itself out several times over the past sixty years, China is again approaching total economic and social collapse. But with one important difference this time: they may very well take the entire global economy down with them. Explores the Chinese communist party's unfortunate history of making costly and very bloody mistakes on an enormous scale One-by-one Gorrie analyzes those critical mistakes and explains how they may lead to economic collapse in China and global depression Describes Chinese "cannibal capitalism," and where its massive abuse of the country's environment, people, and arable lands is leading that country and the world economy Chronicles China's history of recurring economic crisis and explains why all the evidence suggests that history is about to repeat itself

Understanding Religion

Author : Paul Michael Hedges
Publisher : University of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520298918
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Religion written by Paul Michael Hedges and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting-edge introduction to contemporary religious studies theory, connecting theory to data This innovative coursebook introduces students to interdisciplinary theoretical tools for understanding contemporary religiously diverse societies—both Western and non-Western. Using a case-study model, the text considers: A wide and diverse array of contemporary issues, questions, and critical approaches to the study of religion relevant to students and scholars A variety of theoretical approaches, including decolonial, feminist, hermeneutical, poststructuralist, and phenomenological analyses Current debates on whether the term "religion" is meaningful Many key issues about the study of religion, including the insider-outsider debate, material religion, and lived religion Plural and religiously diverse societies, including the theological ideas of traditions and the political and social questions that arise for those living alongside adherents of other religions Understanding Religion is designed to provide a strong foundation for instructors to explore the ideas presented in each chapter in multiple ways, engage students in meaningful activities in the classroom, and integrate additional material into their lectures. Students will gain the tools to apply specific methods from a variety of disciplines to analyze the social, political, spiritual, and cultural aspects of religions. Its unique pedagogical design means it can be used from undergraduate- to postgraduate-level courses.

Folk and Festival Costume

Author : R. Turner Wilcox
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486478718
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Folk and Festival Costume written by R. Turner Wilcox and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of ethnic dress, this book ranges from the Amish of Pennsylvania to the Zulu of South Africa. Alphabetical entries cover more than 150 countries and regions, each represented by six or more illustrations. Six hundred drawings include images of men, women, and children. Captions describe the costumes and their associated traditions.

World Clothing and Fashion

Author : Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131745166X
Total Pages : 1785 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book World Clothing and Fashion written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 1785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, this work explores the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles cover the evolution of clothing utility, style, production, and commerce, including accessories (shoes, hats, gloves, handbags, and jewellery) for men, women, and children. Dress for different climates, occupations, recreational activities, religious observances, rites of passages, and other human needs and purposes - from hunting and warfare to sports and space exploration - are examined in depth and detail. Fashion and design trends in diverse historical periods, regions and countries, and social and ethnic groups constitute a major area of coverage, as does the evolution of materials (from animal fur to textiles to synthetic fabrics) and production methods (from sewing and weaving to industrial manufacturing and computer-aided design). Dress as a reflection of social status, intellectual and artistic trends, economic conditions, cultural exchange, and modern media marketing are recurring themes. Influential figures and institutions in fashion design, industry and manufacturing, retail sales, production technologies, and related fields are also covered.

Major Trends in the Post-independence Indian English Fiction

Author : B. R. Agrawal
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN 13 : 9788126902941
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Major Trends in the Post-independence Indian English Fiction written by B. R. Agrawal and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2003 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Presents A Reasonably Comprehensive Account Of The Development Of The Indian English Novel Since Independence. The Novel During The Colonial Period Has A Different Outlook And Was More Concerned With The Problems Of The Indian People Suffering Under The British Yoke. After Independence The Indian Writers Looked At The Indian Scene From The Postcolonial Point Of View. There Were New Hopes, No Doubt, But The Problems Social, Economic, Religious, Political And Familial That Were Submerged In The Flood Of The National Movement Emerged And Drew Attention Of The Creative Writers. The Partition, The Communal Riots After Partition, The Problem Of Casteism, The Subjugation Of Women, The Poverty Of The Illiterate Masses Became The Focal Points. Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao, R.K. Narayan, Nayantara Sahgal And Kamala Markandaya In The Beginning Wrote Novels Of Social Realism In The Fifties.But After The Sixties, New Trends Emerged. Writers Like Anita Desai, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Bhabani Bhattacharya, G.V. Desani, Chaman Nahal, Manohar Malgonkar And B. Rajan Portrayed The Picture Of The Post-Independence Indian Society. The Stream Of The Early Fifties Now Turned Into A Broad River With New Currents And Cross Currents. The Old Traditional Method Of Novel Writing Gave Way To Modern Techniques.The Indian English Novel Took Further Strides In The Eighties And The Decades That Followed It. Salman Rushdie Can Be Said To Be The Leader Of The New Trend. Shashi Deshpande And Arundhati Roy Followed Suit.This Book Divided Into Six Chapters Surveys And Discusses The Major Trends In The Post- Independence Indian English Novel. The Major Writers Discussed Apart From The Trio, R.K. Narayan, Raja Rao And Mulk Raj Anand Are Bhabani Bhattacharya, Nayantara Sahgal, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Anita Desai, Arundhati Roy And Kamala Markandaya.This Book Will Be Of Immense Help To The Students Of Indian English Fiction And The General Reader.

The Multi-Sensory Image from Antiquity to the Renaissance

Author : Heather Hunter-Crawley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315519836
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book The Multi-Sensory Image from Antiquity to the Renaissance written by Heather Hunter-Crawley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume responds to calls in visual and material cultural studies to move beyond the visual and to explore the multi-sensory impact of the image, across a wide range of cultural and historical contexts. What does it mean to practise art history after the material and sensory turns? What is an image, if not a purely visual phenomenon, and how does it prompt non-visual sensory experiences? The multi-sensoriality of the image was a less challenging concept before the ocularcentric modern age, and so this volume brings together a global array of scholars from multiple disciplines to ask these questions of imagery in premodern or non-western contexts, ranging from Minoan palace frescoes, to Roman statues, early church sermons, tombs of Byzantine saints, museum displays of Islamic artefacts of scent, medieval depictions of the voice, and Stuart court masques. Each chapter presents a means of appreciating images beyond the visual, demonstrating the new information and understanding that consequently can be gleaned from their material. As a collection, these chapters offer the student and scholar of art history and visual culture an array of exciting new approaches that can be applied to appreciate the multi-sensoriality of images in any context, as well as prompts for reflection on future directions in the study of imagery. The Multi-Sensory Image thus illustrates that it is not only possible to explore the non-visual impact of images, but imperative.

The Becoming of a Hero

Author : Pradnya Bivalkar
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3946552889
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book The Becoming of a Hero written by Pradnya Bivalkar and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identity conflicts, a prominent feature of our times, a phenomenon of belonging somewhere yet belonging nowhere, are increasingly finding their way into cinema. This book looks at the representations of identity conflicts in India on the canvas of Indian cinema, connecting them with broader socio-political developments in contemporary India. Starting with the historical background of how political developments in Europe like the emergence of Nation states, secularism, modernity influenced socio-political developments in India in the past century, the book looks at how those developments have shaped modern India. While looking at the cinematic representations of a variety of identity conflicts through the lens of cultural and political analysis, it provides insights into how the construct of an Identity and the inherent conflicts associated with it evolve and manifest themselves through the medium of a film.